James Franco at Hopkins

Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun

Actor James Franco, center, answers questions from Johns Hopkins students and teachers after a screening of the film "The Broken Tower," which Franco acted and directed. Also on stage during the panel discussion are faculty members John Irwin (left) and Linda DeLibero.

Actor James Franco, center, answers questions from Johns Hopkins students and teachers after a screening of the film "The Broken Tower," which Franco acted and directed. Also on stage during the panel discussion are faculty members John Irwin (left) and Linda DeLibero.